(1) A responsible person for the exempt storage of safety fuse must ensure that the safety fuse is stored as follows:
(a) the safety fuse must be stored in a cool, dry place.
(b) the safety fuse must be stored away from any substance liable to penetrate the fuse and affect its burning rate (for example, petroleum liquids or solvents);
(c) the safety fuse must be stored in 1 of the following places:
(i) a magazine (including a portable magazine), in compliance with division 2.7.3;
(ii) a portable magazine, in compliance with division 2.7.4;
(iii) a locked receptacle (other than a document safe, money safe or refrigerator).
(d) the safety fuse must be stored out of reach of children.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
Note An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
(2) An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.
Note Responsible
person is defined in the Act, s 18.
Part 2.8 Supplying explosives
Division 2.8.1 Interpretation